Affluence in WA12 8AE
How WA12 8AE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Newton-le-Willows
- Council
- St. Helens
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,667 (2024)
WA12 8AENewton-le-Willows
How well off WA12 8AE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA12 8AE area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability2.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Employment4.0
- Crime4.0
- Income5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Living environment9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the WA12 8AE area is above that, at 66.2%. 16% are retired and 3.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA12 8AE area is broadly in line with that, at 34.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA12 8AE area is broadly in line with that, at 33.1%. 16.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA12 8AE sits in (Newton-le-Willows): about 2,667 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.